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View Full Post Festival Guide: Moontower Comedy Fest 2019

Published: 4/17/2019

The beloved Moontower Comedy Festival returns to Austin April 24-27, 2019. Get ready to laugh along with your favorite comedians during the 4-day long festivities! The festival is held at various venues around downtown Austin, with headliners performing at the historic Paramount Theater and Stateside Theater . Purchase your badge now and start planning your schedule. Moontower Comedy Festival. Courtesy of Jack Plunkett Headliner Preview Here are a few of the hot talents coming to Austin! Check out the entire lineup and explore the full schedule . The Paramount: Nick Offerman:... read more

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View Full Post Top April Events & Festivals

Published: 3/29/2019

With more than 300 days of sunshine per year, there's really no bad time to visit Austin, Texas. But you sure can't go wrong with an April trip! This month is all about live music , family fun , cultural arts happenings , experiencing the outdoors and one of the best culinary events in the state. Come for the sun and stay for the fun! Here are a few of our favorite things to do this month: Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay Resort. Courtesy of Joe Purvis. 4/4/19 - 4/7/19 Austin International Poetry Festival Various Locations Poets from around the world,... read more

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View Full Post Best Of: Spring Music Events in Austin

Published: 3/15/2019

The live music scene is always in full swing in Austin, with some venues featuring one or two shows a night, but there's nothing like spring in the Live Music Capital of the World®. As the warm weather arrives and the calendars fill up with festivals, you'll find that many Austinites like to spend their spring evenings on a nice patio with a cool refreshment and a little local entertainment. So, whether you're looking for the full weekend experience or just a shady place to spend an evening, we have all the best spring lineups right here: Ongoing... read more

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View Full Post The Insider Guide to Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Austin

Published: 3/11/2019

Whether you're in town for SXSW, spring break or just looking for some good Guinness and grub, we've put together the definitive guide to all things Irish this St. Patrick's Day in Austin, Texas. Sláinte! St. Patrick's Day. Courtesy of B.D. Riley's Irish Pub. 3/10/19 St. Practice Day B. D. Riley's Irish Pub - Downtown Kick off the St. Patrick's Day festivities right with B.D. Riley's annual St. Practice Day at the downtown location. Sunday's event will kick off with 6 Nations Rugby and features live music from The Chancers, Daithi Arwine and... read more

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View Full Post WGC - Dell Technologies Match Play Returns to Austin

Published: 3/6/2019

The best 64 golfers in the world are coming back to Austin for the fourth consecutive year March 27-31, 2019 for the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play . Fans will once again flock to the historic Austin Country Club to watch as the likes of Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy battle it out in the only head-to-head, match-play event on the PGA TOUR schedule. For the first time, the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play is offering daily tickets for this year’s event in order to better accommodate the fans who can’t... read more

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View Full Post Top March Events & Festivals

Published: 2/27/2019

Planning a spring escape to Austin? March is one of our busiest months for festivals and events ! Here are a few of our favorite things to add to your list: SXSW Music Festival. Credit Merrick Ales. 3/1/19 - 3/3/19 Blancpain GT World Challenge America Circuit of The Americas This March, the Blancpain GT World Challenge returns to Austin, for three days of racing action. The weekend will feature a free open paddock preview day, opportunities to mingle with teams and drivers, and unprecedented access to 100+ incredible cars featuring manufacturers... read more

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View Full Post 10 Local Artists to Watch at SXSW 2019

Published: 2/25/2019

Showcasing artists from more than 65 countries, SXSW Conference and Festivals offer 10 days of opportunities for visitors, industry attendees and locals to expand their music repertoires. While the SXSW Music Festival showcases 2,000+ artists (560+ of which are international), here are 10 of the many amazing acts that call Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World®, home. Be sure to buy your passes for the festival and explore the full schedule , spanning March 8-17, 2019. Golden Dawn Arkestra. Credit Joseph Riggs. Abhi the Nomad Abhi the Nomad had a big... read more

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View Full Post Top Winter & Spring Sports Events in Austin

Published: 2/6/2019

Looking for some live action events while you're in and around Austin? We have you covered with a selection of the top spring sports events to fit any budget that are perfect for the whole family! Banked Track TXRD. Credit Dave Idemoto, courtesy of Bullock Museum. 1/12/19 – 10/19/19 (select dates) Texas Roller Derby Palmer Event Center Austin is the home of two of the most entertaining Roller Derby leagues in the nation. Austin's original banked track league, Texas Roller Derby is the perfect blend of the “Keep Austin Weird” attitude and a... read more

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View Full Post Top February Events & Festivals

Published: 1/30/2019

Planning a February escape to Austin? From food to film and coffee to culture, here are a few of our favorite things to add to your list! Courtesy Contiki. 2/1/19 - 2/28/19 Black History Month Various Venues To commemorate Black History Month there will be events throughout the city celebrating important people and moments in time in African-American history. visitaustin.org/black-austin 2/9/19 Carnaval Brasileiro Emo's Carnaval in Austin is one of the biggest Brazilian Carnaval celebrations outside Brazil. Brasileiro-style samba, costumes and wild abandon can all be seen in... read more

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View Full Post How to Experience Free Week 2019

Published: 1/2/2019

Looking to shake off those post-holiday blues? Red River Cultural District’s Free Week has your cure. This year’s festivities will take place Tuesday, January 1 to Sunday, January 6, 2019 and will feature 180+ local bands in 9+ venues around the city. With so many performances to hear and venues to see, here’s an insider guide to help you make the most out of your Free Week 2019 . Free Week. Courtesy of Do512, credit Roger Ho. Know Your Venues Free Week is a great time to visit Austin or explore deeper if you’re a local. Since there is no cover, you can... read more

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